Ed Gallagher Death
Ed passed away on May 4, 2005 at the age of 48.
When did Ed Gallagher die?
May 4, 2005How old was Ed Gallagher when died?
48
Ed Gallagher Birthday and Date of Death
Ed Gallagher was born on April 6, 1957 and died on May 4, 2005. Ed was 48 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 6, 1957
Date of Death: May 4, 2005
Age at Death: 48
Ed Gallagher - Biography
Edwin B. Gallagher (April 6, 1957 – May 4, 2005), better known as Ed Gallagher, was an American football player who played for the University of Pittsburgh at offensive tackle from 1977 to 1979.In 1985, Gallagher attempted to commit suicide due to depression as he struggled to come to terms with his homosexuality. The incident occurred twelve days after his first sexual encounter with another man. Gallagher survived the suicide attempt, but was left paraplegic.Gallagher later stated that before his attempt, "he had become unable to reconcile his image of himself as an athlete with gay urges." However, he believed that the incident also helped him: "I was more emotionally paralyzed then, than I am physically now." He went on to become an author and speak out publicly about disabilities and homosexuality, including in an interview with CBC Radio's The Inside Track for "The Last Closet", a special episode about homophobia in sports which aired in 1993. He was also the founder of the organization Alive to Thrive.Gallagher died of a heart condition in 2005 at his home in New Rochelle, New York.
